Surf lifesavers around the state are preparing for a busy weekend with a forecast of large weekend swells prompting safety agencies to issue a hazardous surf warning to all swimmers, surfers, rock fishers, and recreational boaters looking to head out on the water in coming days.

They recently returned from the 2018 Lifesaving Exchange Program getting the chance to patrol beaches far beyond their home break, and this year’s participants are keen to not let the experience go to waste as they strive to improve their skills and knowledge.

A group of 19 passionate young lifesavers from across the state have recently returned from the annual City to Country exchange program, and with summer still in full swing they’re determined to put their new skills to good use.

An early morning kayak trip at Byron Bay on the state’s Far North Coast could have ended in disaster had it not been for the intervention of surf lifesavers who carried out a dramatic rescue effort on Sunday.

Surf Lifesavers from across the Mid North Coast took full advantage of being on home turf at last weekend’s Envirobank Country Surf Life Saving Championships returning from South West Rocks with a swag of medals and plenty of confidence heading into next month’s State Titles.

They may have had the longest trek to the 2018 Envirobank Country Surf Life Saving Championships but the lifesavers made the most of their journey to South West Rocks last weekend, returning home with a number of solid results.